Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Exchange Rate for Quarterly Dividend [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationDividend at an initial rate of $0.15 (U.S.) per share payable on February 27, 2026MIAMI, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 19, 2025, [Carnival Corporation & plc](NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 (U.S.) per share. The dividend is payable on February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 13, 2026.Holders of Carnival Corporation common stock ...

Group 1 - Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) is considered one of the most undervalued travel stocks, with hedge funds showing interest [1] - Citi reaffirmed a Buy rating on Carnival Corporation & plc and set a price target of $39 [1] - TD Cowen raised the price target from $35 to $38 while maintaining a Buy rating, citing strong underlying cruise demand despite Caribbean yield headwinds [2] - BofA increased the price target from $40 to $45, highlighting a 10.5% year-over-year growth in monthly cruise spending in December, contrasting with declines in other travel categories [3] Group 2 - Carnival Corporation & plc operates a diverse portfolio of cruise lines, including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, and Princess Cruises, among others [4] - The company's segments include North America cruise operations, Europe cruise operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other [4]

Core Viewpoint - Carnival Corporation & plc is set to hold a conference call on December 19, 2025, to discuss its fourth quarter financial results, which will be released on the same day [1]. Company Overview - Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company and one of the largest leisure travel companies, operating a portfolio of renowned cruise lines including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn [2].

Core Viewpoint - Carnival Corporation & plc is a leading player in the global cruise industry, demonstrating strong financial performance with a record revenue and consistent earnings growth [1][3][5] Financial Performance - Carnival reported earnings of $1.43 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus estimate of $1.32 by $0.11 [2][6] - The company's revenue for the third quarter reached a record $8.2 billion, an increase of over $250 million from the previous year [3][6] - Carnival is expected to grow its earnings by 47.9% this year, marking its 12th consecutive quarter of beating earnings expectations [5] Market Position - The stock is currently trading at $29.06, reflecting a slight increase from the previous session, with a market capitalization of approximately $38 billion [4] - Carnival's stock has fluctuated between a high of $32.80 and a low of $15.07 over the past year [4] - Analysts have set a price target of $40 for CCL, indicating a potential upside of about 38.1% from its trading price [2] Valuation - Carnival is considered undervalued with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 13.7 [3][6]

Core Viewpoint - Carnival Corporation & plc has successfully arranged a new $4.5 billion multi-currency revolving credit facility, enhancing its liquidity and supporting debt reduction efforts [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Arrangement - The new revolving credit facility matures in June 2030 and replaces the existing facility of Carnival Holdings (Bermuda) II Limited [1]. - The facility includes an accordion feature, allowing for up to $1.0 billion of additional revolving commitments, representing a 50 percent increase in available liquidity [1][2]. Group 2: Management Commentary - The Chief Financial Officer, David Bernstein, emphasized that the increase in the revolver reflects confidence in the company's performance and is a milestone in rebuilding its financial strength [2]. - Bernstein noted that the New Revolver is a testament to the company's ongoing business improvement and strong banking relationships [2]. Group 3: Security and Structure - The New Revolver will be unsecured and guaranteed on an unsecured basis by the same subsidiaries that guarantee the company's senior secured term loan facilities [3]. - Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc are entering into the New Revolver with a global syndicate of financial institutions, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. acting as the administrative agent [3]. Group 4: Company Overview - Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company and one of the largest leisure travel companies, operating a portfolio of world-class cruise lines [4].

Core Insights - Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) is shifting towards high-impact marketing strategies to enhance bookings due to limited capacity growth, with no new ship deliveries in 2026 and only three scheduled over the next four years [1][8] Marketing Strategies - In Q1 fiscal 2025, Carnival executed extensive marketing campaigns during Wave season, leveraging cultural events like the Oscars and Super Bowl, featuring brand ambassadors and generating over 5 billion media impressions [2] - Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises also engaged in promotional activities, with Costa enhancing its visibility through a live performance during the Sanremo Music Festival and AIDA revamping onboard experiences [2] Financial Performance - Carnival reported historically high pricing across all core programs, with over 80% of 2025 capacity booked by the end of Q1 fiscal 2025, and record booking volumes for 2026 [3][8] - The strong marketing execution contributed to a 7.3% year-over-year increase in net yields during the fiscal first quarter [3][8] Competitive Landscape - Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) is focusing on customer loyalty through app adoption and personalization, achieving record demand for new ships and the best Wave season in company history [5] - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is adopting a targeted approach with experiential upgrades and significant enhancements to its offerings, aiming for brand differentiation and premium pricing [6] Stock Performance and Valuation - CCL shares have increased by 26.7% over the past three months, outperforming the industry growth of 12.7% [7] - CCL trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 12.24X, below the industry average of 18.57X [10] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CCL's fiscal 2025 and 2026 earnings indicates a year-over-year increase of 30.3% and 12.8%, respectively [11] - Current EPS estimates for fiscal 2025 are 1.85, with a year-over-year growth estimate of 30.28% [12]